What key is "Surrender" in?

"Surrender" by Elvis Presley is in the key of F with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Surrender" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Surrender" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Surrender"?

This arrangement of "Surrender" uses 10 chords: Ab7, Ab9, Am, C, Cm, Dm7, E7, Fm, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Surrender" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When we kiss my heart’s on fi re,

burn ing with a strange de (Cm)si re,

and I know each time I (Cm)kiss you

that your (G7)heart’s on fi re, (Cm)too.

(CN.C.)So, my dar ling, please sur (Dm7)ren der

all your love so warm and (C)ten der.

Let me hold you in my (Dm7)arms, dear,

while the moon shines bright (G)a (C)bove.

(CN.C.)All the stars will tell the (Dm7)sto ry

of our (E7)love and all its (Am)glo ry.

Let us take this night of (Cm)mag ic

and make (Ab7)it a (G7)night of (Cm)love.

(CN.C.)Won’t you please

sur (Dm7)ren der to me

your lips, your arms,

(G)your (C)heart, dear?

Be mine

for (Cm)ev

er;

be mine

(G)to (Cm)night!